Day in the Life of Japanese Hawker in Singapore
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ต.ค. 2021
- This is a day in the life of a Japanese hawker selling fusion Mee Pok in Singapore. Naoji Kuribara has been living in Singapore for 20 years and operates a few stalls specializing in Singapore-Japanese fusion mee pok. I followed him for a day to better understand what's happening behind the success of his food business.
Big thanks to Kuribara-san for letting me stalk him the whole day. Here are all the Li Yuan Mee Pok stalls.
- 18 Boon Lay Way (Tradehub21)
- Blk760 Bedok Reservoir View #01-337
- Blk511 Hougang Avenue 10 #01-151
- Blk710 Clementi West Street2 Rong Fa Coffee Shop
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Really not easy as a boss, working in Singapore for so many years and his family is in Japan. Mad respect for this dude.
his immediate family - daughter, son, wife are all in singapore... they are also cooking/mending the stalls (the last time i ate at westcoast, they were there). haha
mad respect for stealing his boss recipe after 6 months
@@leederek trust me when I say this, while the dishes served definitely have a hint of Japanese methods, they are fundamentally different and surely required a significant level of ingenuity to craft.
@@m0t3ki he said in the video that they're all in Japan though
Such a humble businessman! I can see all his passion for cooking when he cooks! He really has a great passion for cooking especially noodles, feel kinda shocked when he mentioned he works as a Ramen chef part-time even when he has a full-time job in Japan. I thought having a full-time job in Japan is already no life? Still have time to do part-time? Really salute to him! Localised Japanese who likes to eat local food with a "Good Morning" towel over his shoulder. Cool!
you know he's steeped in the local ways when he embraces the 'Good Morning' towels! 叔父さん頑張りましょう！ミーポック美味しそう！食べたい ^>^
Hawker in a BMW. But from the bottom of my heart, I feel like he deserves every bit of success he has.
He owns the whole coffee shop so he is more than a hawker haha but yes his hardwork paid off!
@@blueypink19 ya, the title should be "Day in the Life of Japanese Hawkers Boss in Singapore"
@@blueypink19 Oh wow ! I didnt knew that
a bmw in singapore costs like 200k or something insane (atleast for Americans)
Lol many other hawkers in Luxury cars, some are so successful they stay in condos and private houses
That face he made after drinking a nice gulp of beer after a long day was so genuine. Shows how hard he worked throughout the day.
Oh, wow!!!!
He is amazing!!
I’m inspired by his hard work and the way he works with his employees.
I’m Japanese and maybe coming to Singapore for my work next year. ( in 2022)
I wish to visit one of his shops and hope to meet him! ✨
All the best to you! 頑張ってください
@@Danrify
Thank you! 😊✨
U ar most welcome😃
Please do so. Most Singaporeans will even recommend delicious local cheap hawker foods too. So do not be afraid to approach us in public.
12:04 “he will always force you to drink something” I love that 😂😂 explains the aggressive kindness in some people hahaha
Typical chinese uncle in singapore
Can tell he is really very hardworking and have certain kind of ethics towards his stalls and businesses. Got to try his fusion mee pok one day!
Then?
@@annanishikinomiya2765 Such an unwanted and nonsensical comment.
I have worked with both Japanese and Korean. They really are proud of their jobs, no matter in what profession. I wish our locals could copy their ethics and bring our local hawker food to a higher level. Just try any ramen stalls in Japan and you will find their standards are all so good.
Working in the F&B sector is really hard even in North America where the weather is cold & far more comfortable to work in, it’s still very tiring especially when you’re new, I can’t imagine these hawkers in Singapore who has to work and stand long hours in the extreme heat from both the fire & ovens and the hot & humid Singaporean climate.
Well say.. please support our hawker stalls.
Singapore climate. Not Singaporean climate. Lol!
@@Z4U3398 It is Singaporean climate when referring to the country’s climate. When we talk about a country’s climate like for example American climate or Hawaiian climate, we don’t say ‘America climate’ or ‘Hawaii climate’…. I’m Canadian I think I’ll know better than you.
@@nathanchang7713 Singaporean. Definition: "Singaporean *people* who identify with the city state of Singapore i.e. Singapore citizen."
Look it up. Singapore is the country. Singaporean is the citizen. So, no you do not affix citizenship to climate, my friend. Thus, it's *Singapore* climate. Not Singaporean climate. And no, being Canadian does not automatically make you an English expert. It does however, mean that your maple syrup is delicious. So, back to the maple woodlands ye go! Lol! 🤣
@@Z4U3398 When we say 'Singapore' climate we would say hot Singaporean weather that's the way it is or Singapore's climate we don't say cold 'Alaska climate' we say cold 'Alaskan climate' or warm Hawaiian climate not 'hawaii climate'
7:16 powerful! He own the whole coffeeshop 👍🏻
It’s so interesting to look at the life in Singapore from a foreigner’s perspective! It’s really heartwarming to see you/you guys blending into our local culture here.
私の日本語の先生もシンガポールに20年ぐらい住んでいます。日本とシンガポールの生活は全然違いますから、20年この時間もすごく長くて、とても大変だったし、辛かったに違いないんですね。
A fascinating interview with a fascinating subject. He is so passionate about ramen/noodle - it is obvious this is not merely a business for him. This covid has dealt very hard blows to the F&B business - I hope his business survives and thrives through these difficult times. Take care everybody, and stay safe.
I love to see more expat turn to local entrepreneur. His passion is so inspiring ❤️
His work ethic is wow. Hustle hustle hustle. Mad respect
Me as a Singaporean working as a chef in a Japanese restaurant. I would say he is really a nice and wonderful Japanese boss, compared to my Japanese manager and boss. Really not all Japanese bosses in Singapore are like him.
I ate at his first stall when he opened in 2016. The food is very good. Glad that he came back to Singapore and continue to open more outlets.
I live in and watched your Bedok Reservoir video and got a hint that he opened an outlet here! I'm so glad I didn't have to travel far to try it and even had the pleasure of eating Meepok cooked by Kuribara-san himself! Definitely will be a regular of the Bedok outlet as it is walking distance for me =)
Where is the Bedok stall? Anyone knows the address? Would like to try his food, thanks in advance!😄
@@loveispatient0808 760 Bedok Reservoir View coffeeshop. The address is in the description also
I'm happy for Kuribara-san that he assimilates to our culture very well. I'll be sure to try out his food when I get the chance! Wishing him well on running his business.
Oh my god, full of respect for kuribara San. 👍
Loving this new series. Although small but Singapore do have stories to tell!
Went to try the outlet at Bedok Reservoir because of this video. It did not disappoint 👍 ordered at 1140am, and it was a 1 hour wait. Good that it has a ticket system, so you can go for a stroll before the meal.
1 hour wait? damn
One hour wait? Must be damn good business. But good, no need to queue because of the ticket system.
Hi may I know it’s next to the NTUC ? Thank you
He eats just like a singaporean!
I agree most young Singaporean youth don't like to work as hawkers, but there are still some exceptions. I have two friends who went and started their own hawker stalls, despite having a degree. One sells chinese food, the other selling thai. They have been at it for years now, and I think they found their calling. The chinese stall friend even opened his second stall now, and he is only in the mid-thirties. Thai one the business not so good 😅.
I mean that's pretty understandable. You work more than 12 hours hours in a hot tiring place but the pay might only be around 2k+. What's more if you get injured on the job, alot of hawker stall owners will not compensate you for the off days or even for the hospital bill.
I once help out my hawker relative because they are short-staffed. I have 1 rest day, no sick leave, no PH, no off days, no OT pay. Lunch break is 30mins. Min 10 hours work and getting scalded is an everyday occurrence and the pay is miserable. So i don't blame people who don't want to be hawker assistant. Maybe as a boss where the business is blooming is ok.
it's not primarily the sweltering conditions. It's the PAY and the RENT
The simplicity and the humble personality just display a wonderful human beings in Singapore. love it.
Very interesting. Please do this kind of video more. It's always refreshing to see daily lives.
I was expecting him to drive a van or truck since he needs to transport goods. This guy really understand Singaporean's taste buds
@16:35mins its very common for hawker owners to do that, especially when both the stalls are selling similar products next to each other.
Actually alot of hawker bosses drive sedan cars but they tend to be the slightly younger generation as in the younger middle aged folks. The chicken rice stall boss near my place drives mercs, convenience stall boss drives Lexus.
Only the really older generations like 55+ onwards drive those delivery vans or trucks.
@@amusedtofu oic. ..anyway based on this video looks like he worked hard all these years to achieve the level of success he now has. So I guess he is enjoying his rewards by getting a beemer
My aunt is a hawker and she does earn quite a good bit. She now stays in a condo. I think not many ppl know that Hawkers actually earn well especially if the food is good.
@@Robert84700 agree....but they sacrificed a lot to get there, I am sure.
Dang, considering Singapore’s vehicle tax, it is a special something to be able to own a luxury car there.
素晴らしい動画をありがとうございます!日本人がこんなにも活躍している姿が嬉しいです！
密着で、色々な裏側を見ることが出来ました!
ミーポック食べたい🤤！
海外には色んなチャンスがあることを知ってもらえたら幸いです！
He’s localised and one of the few who embraces our culture, food, climate, heritage etc. Got to try his food 😊
Nice informative video its actually amazing how a born and bred local Singaporean like me can watch your videos introducing things about Singapore with interest. Great job.... keep up the good work and I hope the government or tourism board can give you some kind of benefits for all these promotional videos about our country.
That was very inspiring. Thanks for doing this video Ojisan.
You worked so hard to come up with this video! You had a long day too. Thanks for sharing this with us :) Hope you had a good rest after!
Thanks Russel!
Very happy to know Kuribara-san is opening a stall in bedok. Will definitely pop by as i have been wanting to try his fusion mee pok since you featured his Jurong stall!👍
It's opened already, this video was taken few weeks back
Tried the shoyu and miso mee pok soup. Definitely worth the 55 min wait. Yum, the umami from the soup base is undeniable👍. Gambatte Li Yuan Fusion Meepok.
Just went to bedok specifically to try out the new stall, and suffice to say, it was worth the hassle.
Now about the hougang stall (or lack thereof....)
Awesome story telling! It always interesting to see how the love of food bring people together.
There's always something to see and to experience whenever I watch your videos. Always a great feeling. Thank you! : )
I’ve seen tons of “day in the life”, this is one my favourite. Very interactive. ❤️
I love this style of video!!! Please make more 🙏
Ojisan - a very well produced video. 👌 well done 👏
Just went down to bedok reservoir and had japanese fusion mee pok shoyu dry. Worth it ☺️
MR Kuribara- San he looking very humble and kind gentle man,
Nice video, Ojisan Ghib 👍👍👍❤️🇸🇬
This is a brilliant video, an interesting and candid look at the life of a hawker.
シングリッシュって完璧ですね！😳
さすが20年間以上シンガポールに住んでるのです！
羨ましい！！😭😭😭
Very cool video! Subscribed for this video and the fact that you have other “Day in the Life videos”. Very cool!
A hardworking, down to earth guy! All the best!
Thank you, sir for this amazing episode! Such a great thing he loves what he does and he works very hard!
Very nice video done
Mr Ojisan! That uncle was saying "but you're speaking Mandarin now!" when you told him "wo bu hui jiang zhong wen"(i don't speak Mandarin) haha
密着撮影、お疲れさまでした！！とても興味深く拝見することができました。ありがとうございます！
4:00 Hello Ghib! Welcome to Bedok North!
This is the most eye-opening video ever! watching a japanese run a chinese food stall like a Ramen shop!!
See the way he drain the strainer!!!
Im a regular at his clementi stall since he opened. Still remember he had his daughter taking orders. Stopped visiting initially when he sold it and went back to japan. But after a few more visits, its still my favorite mee pok stall.
Visited the tradehub stall, waited for an hour eventhough its only 10 plus am. Its good, but Need some time commitment if want to eat there.
I like your videos. Very natural in answers. Keep it up. I just added myself as your new member
Chao cho! Your Singapore family taught you well.
oh my goodness..all that work and preparation..he really have passion for this stuff..admire indeed...this fusion..beautiful fusion..so meaningful
I thoroughly enjoyed this video! Thank U 🌻
Woah respect live in singapore 20 years! I believe he is used to singapore foods already 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
This is a great video, a whole day shoot and planning it is never easy and then the editing from all the footages is another level of dedication lol! Thank you for sharing this experience. I can't taste these food but I admire the passion of hawkers. Only if you are able to withstand heat and long hours are you able to become one.
It was indeed tiring for both of us but what saves us are comments like your's. Thanks IZ!
After watching this video I have my utmost respect for Kuribara-San! Wishing him every success in all his endeavours!
Love your videos ghib-san!
Hey i own a malay food stall at changi south st 3.....im a singaporean..in my 30s....he's right not many young singaporeans will do this kind of job....its hot sweating for 12hrs a day!!! I start way early 4am to 4pm!! Stay strong!!!
always see this uncle at Tradehub 21! Didn’t know his story behind his fusion meepok until now. That shall be my lunch for the whole week haha!
Singapore currently seeing more and more pao fan stalls, so I think there will be demand if Kuribara-san tries his hand at fusion zosui
Wow I want more of this day in a life !
Commonwealth crescent! A mature estate with great character.
Very interesting and well made video, thank you Ghib Ojisan!
Just watching this video has made me so hungry! I’ve got to try Kuribara-san’s meepok now. 👍🏼
OMG! I used to have Japanese apartment mates and classmates, I would never imagine seeing a Japanese making chilli balachan, kudos to him!
Ah he owns a coffee shop, mad respect.
Great video. Nice to know a former expat embracing our local culture as a hawker and succeeding as one of us rather than to come here and milk our success and be a fake admirer. We need more of him and you. 👍🏻
Nice video. Keep up the good work!
The moment I saw him with the good morning towel around his neck, I knew the good was gonna be good haha
Love this video! Interesting content!
ここずっと行きたいと思ってるんだよなぁ😁
Wahhh the dishes looks so delicious! 🤤 He's such a amazing guy!
Gotta say the zichar dinner they had at the end looks really good :p
Nice video !! 😊👍 Thank for sharing
Will actually come and try his stall, looks great!
Yes, he is very hardworking. All the best.
Definitely planning to try out his stalls
Hohoho at Bedok Reservor! My area! I shall bookmark this place.
That fermented prawn paste is called belachan. Basically added to all sambal
The Fusion Mee Pok looks absolutely delicious. Gonna try it!
Very nice video! I prefer this style compared to Paolo's as there is more dialogue. Great job! :)
Will try one day of his Japanese fusion Mee pok .
Paolo style gives more in-depth knowledge into the industry and the co-worker
Maybe bcos both of them are japanese and living in sg so it's easier for them to communicate? Thus more dialogue?
Whereas paolo is a foreigner communicating with Japanese.
Regardless what, i think shldnt compare? Respect the individuals of their hardwork, styles and direction.
@@cassy3642 don't think Paolo's a 'foreigner'. He's been living in Japan for years, and married a Japanese wife.
@@willie8452 yes but that doesnt make him japanese? Marrying someone of whichever nationality and living in a said country doesnt mean u are that nationality? My point is, if you're living overseas and you meet someone from your hometown, naturally it is easier for you to communicate with that person, better understanding and maybe better connection with the person?
Definitely going to this place when I’m back in Singapore.
I haven't been home for 6 years now. Will definitely look for it when I go back to Sg. Hopefully soon.
wow this video reminds me of Paolo from Tokyo except this is longer and has more interaction and wow the room is so clean for a man living alone.
you ask some very pertinent and intelligent questions. It really showcases what a 'gaijin' feels and the experiences they have in a country like SG, by doing that, you show both sides of humans, the good as well as bad. I do wonder if he considers himself SPorean, or still a 'gaijin', or something in between? great video!
amazing hardworking japanese man...so inspirational esp for person of my age as i will be 53 tis year
Watching a Japanese interviewing a Japanese in a foreign land compared to watching a foreigner interviewing a Japanese in Japan really hits different
He's so amazing
How are you everywhere? 😂
Pretty true 😎👍
Like Spiderman; the amazing Spiderman.
@@johnong7348 he just a normal human being like us, he browse any videos he likes, and he comments on it...🤣🤣🤣
he always comment yet the comments never longer than 5 words every single time
Great content 👍 interesting to know how he quit for his passion and how he created combine Japanese and Singapore culture into something new. Very in depth interview with different people from varies community
This is very impressive video and I hope 栗原さん will succeed the new stall. One thing I am very unfortunate is I didn’t know the shop even though I had been living in SQ for 7 years😭
great......gonna try it in Bedok Res View nxt time! quite near my place
2:55 That little 'conversation' with the play-hard-to-get Neko-chan was hilarious ! 😂 "You always come to my room what...!"
Yes look forward to fusion zosui!
Great content 👏👏👏
love this video omg
Wow! Look delicious must go and try 😋 and support.
Nice. Some BGM parts actually reminded me of Casey Neistat. I know the container place. 😂 It’s really great that Kuribara-san is able to expand his business. He’s so hardworking. It’s laborious work that not many people can do. I like that he is understanding of Singaporeans and make do.
Very interesting indeed. I wish him and everyone here good luck, health and happiness👍
Respect . Hardworking Japanese boss , who showed the way and lead by example . Deserved the success he is having now .
栗原さんはシンガポールでお店を出すのにかなり苦労なさったのではないでしょうか？栗原さんは海外で頑張られて同じ日本人としてとても尊敬するし誇りに思います。
its obvious he learn his english in singapore. hahahhaa.... i love mee pok and ramen
Very hardworking boss. Like the style of this video, more narrative.
Grew up in the same estate he's staying at.. foodmore has always been our fav coffee shop to have our drinks and food.
How I wish I could work in Singapore! I totally understand that he never want to come back to Japan. 😅
All the best, 栗原さん！
I will visit your stall when I go to Singapore after the entry restrictions are lifted.